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Make sure all filters in your air conditioner or heat pump are
clean. Dirty filters can prevent cool air from efficiently flowing
into your living space.
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To reduce air conditioning costs, set the thermostat 5 to 10
degrees higher while at work.
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Use kitchen and bath ventilation fans sparingly. These
fans can help temporarily take humidity out of a room (i.e. during and after
a shower), however overuse can pull out an entire houseful of cool air in
just one hour.
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Close drapes and blinds in hot weather to block out the sun
and keep the home cool.
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Be sure that the damper to your fireplace is closed during the
summer to avoid warm air from coming through the chimney and to keep cool
air from escaping.
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Keep your refrigerator and freezer away from direct sunlight
or warm air (for example, from a range or dishwasher) so these appliances do
not have to use more energy to keep food cold.
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Use the air-dry feature found on many dishwashers.
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On cooler days and at night, open windows or use fans to cool
the home.
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Remember to check rooms that you do not use every day to make
sure windows are shut.
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Postpone using the dishwasher or doing laundry until the
cooler evening hours to prevent the appliances from adding heat at the same
time you are trying to cool the home. |
